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Aguilares, El Salvador

San Salvador Department · El Salvador

Aguilares is a small city in San Salvador Department, El Salvador with a population of 21,445. Elevation: 997 ft (304 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

21,445 Population 1,647/sq mi density
997 ft Elevation 304 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
69.1 in Annual Rain
America / El Salvador Timezone

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People

Population21,445
Density1,647/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain69.1 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Population21,445
Population Density1,647 / sq mi
Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Coordinates13.9572°, -89.1897°
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Country🇸🇻 El Salvador
State / ProvinceSan Salvador Department
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation69.1 inches (1,756 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aguilares

Aguilares is a small city in El Salvador (San Salvador Department) with a population of 21,445. The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet (304 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.1 inches. The timezone is America/El_Salvador.

Climate in Aguilares

Aguilares has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1765 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 9.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 13.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 49.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 159.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 305.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 336.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 311.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 329.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 203.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 35.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.0
Aguilares has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above El Salvador avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area13.0 sq mi (33.7 km²)
Population Density1,647/sq mi
Coordinates13.9572°N, 89.1897°W
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.1"
82% above El Salvador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,496 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 116 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 85 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 42 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 43 km
May 12, 2017 78 km SSW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.2 149 km
Jan 5, 2025 56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.2 106 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 111 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 149 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 50 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 85 km
Aug 28, 2024 56 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.1 110 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 124 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 135 km
May 12, 2021 55 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 135 km
May 23, 1992 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 102 km
Jul 31, 2019 38 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.9 93 km
Nov 26, 2009 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.9 92 km
Apr 2, 2018 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 109 km
Mar 16, 2001 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 105 km
Jan 18, 2010 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.9 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 202 km
2001 Iris Category 4 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 61 km
2001 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 0.3 m 844 116 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guazapa (10 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 10 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 27 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 35 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 40 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 47 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 49 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 49 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 52 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 55 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 61 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 65 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 74 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 81 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 81 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 84 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
February 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in
June 76°F (25°C) 12.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 12.4 in
August 76°F (25°C) 11.3 in
September 76°F (24°C) 13.0 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 7.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Aguilares has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.0") and February the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Aguilares

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Escolar Modesto Barrios
Escuela La Sabana
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Radio Stations near Aguilares

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Tribu FM MP3 128 kbps
Radio Que Buena 88.9 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Láser Inglés AAC 128 kbps
Radio Láser Español AAC 96 kbps
YXY 105.7 bachata, latin pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio YSKL 104.1 FM MP3 192 kbps
Scan 96.1 spanish pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Sonora 104.5 FM 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio la Chvere 100.9 MP3 128 kbps
La Urbana 94.9 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Verdad 95.7 FM | Voz del Pentecostes christian, pentecostalism AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio YSUCA, 91.7 FM MP3 96 kbps
Radio Salem 92.5 christian, educational MP3 80 kbps
Radio María El Salvador 107.3 FM catholic, christian AAC+ 32 kbps
Exa FM El Salvador 91.3, 91.3 fm AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Legislativa de El Salvador MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM 91.3 El Salvador pop, top 40 AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio El Mundo - 93.7 FM MP3 128 kbps
Femenina AAC 128 kbps
Plenitud Radio MP3 64 kbps
Radio Supra 90.5 FM AAC
Radio Mercado Metapan noticias y deportes MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Aguilares

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo
Museo de Cihuatán
Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen
Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen
Museo Joya De Cerén
PInacoteca Roque Dalton
PInacoteca Roque Dalton

Libraries in Aguilares

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Agencia de Publicaciones Inter-Americana0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central UEES0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Centro Urbano de Bienestar y Oportunidades Colonia Zacamil0.0
Comunicación y Desarrollo0.0
Comunicación y Desarrollo0.0

Farmers Markets in Aguilares

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito Altavista
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado Las Margaritas
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Apopa
Mercado Municipal de Ayutuxtepeque
Mercado Municipal de Ciudad Delgado
Mercado Municipal de Cuscatancingo
Mercado Municipal de Mejicanos
Mercado Municipal de Mejicanos No.2
Mercado municipal de San Juan Opico
Mercado Municipal de Tonacatepeque
Mercado Municipal de Zacamil
Mercado Municipal No. 2
Mercado Municipal No. 2
Mercado municipal Zacamil
Mercado municipal Zacamil
Placita Ciudad Delgado
Tiangue de San Juan Opico

Bus Stations in Aguilares

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

To Suchitoto

Gas Stations in Aguilares

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puma
Texaco
Texaco Aguilares 2
UNO

Banks in Aguilares

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrícola
Banco de Fomento Agropecuario

Stadiums & Teams in Aguilares

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Airports Near Aguilares

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y GaldámezSALLarge Airport
Ilopango International AirportILSMedium Airport
Barillas AirportSmall Airport
Casas Nuevas AirportSmall Airport
Ceiba Doblada AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Jocotillo AirportSmall Airport
El Palmer AirportSmall Airport
El Platanar AirportSmall Airport
El Ronco AirportSmall Airport
Espiritu Santo AirportSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Cabaña AirportSmall Airport
La Carrera AirportSmall Airport
Las Cachas AirportSmall Airport
Las Mesas AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Puerto El Triunfo AirportSmall Airport
Rio Sucio Highway AirstripSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Usulutan Private AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Aguilares

19 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Arte y cosmética Dental
Centro Médico
Clínica de Ginecologia
Clínica El Hermano de Asís
Clínica Parroquial Nuestra Señora de Fatima
Clínica pediátrica Dr. Ángel Duarte
Clínica y Laboratorio Profamilia Miralvalle
Consultorio Médico
Fisionutri clínica de atención nutricional
FOSALUD
Gastroclínica Colonia Médica
Laboratorio Clinico Lab-Center
Laboratorio Clinico Monte Sinai
Laboratorio Clínico Pro-Salud
Laboratorio Clínico Salem
Medicos Oftalmologos
Policlínica Central
Tecnolab Laboratorio Clínico
Unidad de Salud

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aguilares

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Aguilares
Iglesia Cristiana Sendas De Amor Internacional
Iglesia de Aguilares
Iglesia Pentecostal

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/El_Salvador

🇸🇻 About El Salvador

Capital San Salvador
Population 6,420,744
Area 21,040 km²
GDP (USD) $33,853,940,000
GDP per capita $5,365
HDI 0.678
Life expectancy 72.1 years
Internet users 67.7%
Urban population 74.6%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +503
TLD .sv
Driving side right

Public Holidays in El Salvador

26 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
May 3 The Day of the Cross Día de la Cru
May 7 Soldiers' Day Día del Soldado
May 10 Father's Day Día del Padre
May 10 Mother's Day Día de las Madres
Aug 1 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 2 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 3 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 4 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 5 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 6 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Aug 7 August Festivals Fiestas de agosto
Sep 15 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Oct 1 Children's Day Día del niño
Oct 12 Ethnic Pride Day Día de la raza
Nov 2 Day of the Dead El día de los difuntos
Nov 7 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 8 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 9 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 10 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 11 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 12 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 13 National Pupusa Festival Festival Nacional De La Pupusa
Nov 21 Day of the Queen of Peace Dia de la Reina de la Paz
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noche Buena
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Fin de año

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aguilares

What is the population of Aguilares?

Aguilares has a population of 21,445 residents and is located in El Salvador. The population density is 1,647 people per square mile, spread across 13.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aguilares?

Aguilares has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.1 inches.

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